Classic American Potato Salad
Classic American Potato Salad is a creamy, hearty side dish made with tender boiled potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, and crunchy celery or onions, often studded with hard-boiled eggs. It's a staple of American picnics, barbecues, and potlucks, especially popular in the South and Midwest.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and fat from the mayonnaise, with moderate protein from the eggs. A standard 1-cup serving generally provides around 350-450 calories, along with potassium from the potatoes and some vitamins from the vegetables.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes it uniquely American is its creamy, mayonnaise-based dressing—a contrast to the vinegar or oil-based potato salads common in Europe. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense comfort food that serves as a filling source of quick energy, perfect for fueling outdoor gatherings.
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